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Journals and magazines

Academic journals contain articles that explore new developments, issues and research findings within a field of study. Articles published in peer-reviewed journals are assessed for quality and reliability, by one or more experts.

Trade journals and magazines are aimed at those working in the industry and provide in-depth information on trends, new products, and topics of interest.

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Academic Journals

Design Issues
Critical discussions on design theory and practice, with articles on design history, social impact, and industrial design processes. (peer-reviewed)
Design Management Journal
Articles and academic research on effective design management of products, communication and environments. (peer-reviewed)
Design Studies
Interdisciplinary discussion on design theory, practices, diverse contexts and conversations. (peer-reviewed)
International Journal of Design
Covers design research in industrial, product, interaction, and communication design, with a focus on user-centered design, sustainable design, and design innovation. (peer-reviewed)
International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
Theoretical and practical research on the nature and potential of creativity and innovation in design. Interdisciplinary research of interest to engineering design, industrial design, architecture, art, and similar areas. (peer-reviewed)
Journal of Industrial Design and Engineering Graphics
Published by the Society of Engineering Graphics to advance the science of engineering graphics and industrial design, and to address graphics and design problems all around the world. (peer-reviewed)

Environment and Behavior
Examines the relationships between environments and human behaviour across a wide range of disciplines, including design. (peer-reviewed)
International Journal of Sustainable Design
Explores the potential of design and innovation to meet emerging scientific and technological challenges. (peer-reviewed)
Journal of Cleaner Production
An international, transdisciplinary journal focusing on cleaner production, environmental, and sustainability research and practice. (peer-reviewed)

Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing
Covers issues relevant to manufacturing system design, engineering, social, and organisational design issues. (peer-reviewed)
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Covers applications-based research topics relevant to manufacturing processes, machines and process integration. (peer-reviewed)
International Journal of Interactive Design and Manufacturing
Focuses on how design and/or manufacturing problems have been solved using computer modelling, simulation and analysis. (peer-reviewed)
Journal of Engineering Design
International journal of research and best practice on all aspects of engineering design. Covers design of engineered products and systems, as well as product realisation processes and fulfilment systems. (peer-reviewed)

CoDesign
An international forum for research on collaborative design principles, procedures and techniques. (peer-reviewed)
Computer-Aided Design
A leading international journal on research and developments in computational foundations and methods in design. (peer-reviewed)
Human Factors
Scientific studies on the theory and practice of relationships between people and technologies, tools, environments, and systems. (peer-reviewed)
Interacting with Computers
Publishes original works on theory, methods and practices in all areas of human-computer interaction.

Applied Acoustics
International research articles on acoustics in engineering applications across a wide range of fields. (peer-reviewed)
Journal of Sonic Studies
Presents new insights into the relationship between acoustics and society. Wide-ranging topics include the sonic design of consumer articles, the influence of digital technology, and concepts of identity and space.
Journal of Sound and Vibration
Publishes original papers, both theoretical and experimental, that communicate new knowledge or reviews on important aspects of sound or vibration. (peer-reviewed)

Industry journals and magazines

AXIS Magazine
A Japanese based design magazine containing projects that consider the future of society and design.
Cubic Journal
An open access publication focused on the intersection of social design, design economies and design making.
Design News
A monthly US trade journal on industrial design and engineering design, covering news, trends, and technology insights and analysis.
Dezeen
A popular web magazine featuring architecture and design projects from around the world.
D5 Design Magazine
A platform for professional designers, with a section on industrial design. The magazine spotlights creative and functional projects that promote excellence, diversity and sustainability.
Eureka
A trade journal with a focus on industrial design, specifically mechanical engineering, and material information.
Innovation
A quarterly magazine by the industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), providing in-depth coverage of industrial design issues and the value of design to business and society.
Interactions
A magazine for professionals interested in the connections between experiences, people and technology. Contains articles, stories, and content related to the interactions between the human-built world and advances in technology. Published by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Machine Design
A comprehensive technical resource for advanced design and manufacturing. Includes mechanical how-to design features and the latest products and emerging technologies in manufacturing.
Mechanical Engineering
A monthly magazine published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Articles cover engineering and technology trends and innovations.
Newdesign
An industrial design magazine reporting on new products, tools, innovations and design processes. (Available in print)

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